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‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ star Andy Whitfield leaves show to battle recurrent cancer

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Andy Whitfield leaves 'Spartacus: Blood And Sand' due to recurrent cancer

I was so excited about the second season of the show but even if Spartacus: Blood And Sand does return for a new season it won’t star Andy Whitfield who played Spartacus in season 1.

Andy said in his statement that he was leaving the show because of cancer. The actor was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma earlier this spring. The production of the show was put on hold and set to start later in summer or early fall when Andy was back to work.

Whitfield responded well to treatment and was considered cancer-free in mid-July. However, the cancer has returned and now the actor, 36, needs “aggressive treatment”.

It’s with a deep sense of disappointment that I must step aside from such an exceptional project as Spartacus and all the wonderful people involved,” Andy Whitfield said in his statement. “It seems that it is time for myself and my family to embark on another extraordinary journey.”

Soooo sad.

According to Starz, the network that produces Spartacus, the show will return next January with six-episode prequel leading up to Spartacus’ arrival. The prequel will focus on Whitfield’s co-stars Lucy Lawless (Lucretia) and John Hannah (Batiatus).

Our hearts and prayers are with Andy and his family during this difficult time,” Starz President Chris Albrecht said. “Andy is not only an incredible actor whose portrayal of Spartacus made an indelible impression on Starz audiences, he is also an amazing human being whose courage, strength and grace in the face of adversity have inspired all of us.”

Andy, come back soon! Wishing you speed and easy recovery!

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September 20th, 2010
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2 Responses to “‘Spartacus: Blood and Sand’ star Andy Whitfield leaves show to battle recurrent cancer”
  1. mj Says:

    praying for a full recovery and that you remain strong. this cancer can be beaten in time. your wife and kids are at the center for your recovery and will give you the strength to carry on. more movies will come. your a good actor who has definitely been over looked all these years. realize spartaus must go on but you will be missed. take this time to rekindle your marriage and support each other through out your lives for better or worst. love is a powerful tool.

  2. sam Says:

    also praying for a full recovery. yes, your wife and kids are the center of this illiness and with you all the way. they love you and now it is your turn to return the love for them. cherrish what you have and respect your wife more in the future. i still feel you cannot be replaced in spartaus and not sure will follow the 2nd season. you are a very good actor and hopefully once you are fully heal will be back on the screen in a bigger way. god bless to you and your family.


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